Comments on: Written on my 2,555th day

By: L.T. Elliot

L.T. Elliot — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:37:13 +0000

Those moments when our sights are raised from the ground beneath us to the treasures around us, when our eyes are turned outward to the hurts of others rather than inward to our own, and when we realize for even the briefest of moments that the burdens of this world are as fleeting as the world itself.

Whatever you may be, Billy Coffey, you are wise. I love it here. Truly. I come and drink deep from the well of your words and find that Grace that is God’s. I told Heather of the E.O. that when I found her blog, I found a piece of God. I have never said the same of anyone else before now. He’s sprinkled all over here and I leave this place fuller than when I came.
Many thanks and God Bless.

By: christy rose

christy rose — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:31:12 +0000

My husband seems to think that the tv only has two channels too! The history channel and ESPN!
I am glad that you have made it to day 2,555. Here is to 2,555 more and just think how much wisdom you will have encountered by then!

By: laura

laura — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:55:30 +0000

My grandpa lived to be 100. When I turned 40 last year, my 12 year old told me, “just think, half of your life is over!”

wow. sobering thought. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about the story i tell with my life. In the end, the legacy that I want to leave is that of one who glorified God.

Thanks, Billy, for these thought provoking words. I’m glad you are feeling better.

By: ~Michelle~

*~Michelle~* — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:58:33 +0000

yikes…..if you would be considered an old man, then I would be decrepit or possible have rigor mortis settling in.

a harsh reality for me…..is that if I wasn’t saved by God’s grace, I am guessing I would not have made it to my thirties. And I make sure I thank God for every day he has given me since.

Praying you are on your way to feeling 100%!

By: wendy

wendy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:30:24 +0000

I love your writing. I. Love. It.
enough said

By: nAncY

nAncY — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:03:42 +0000

fantastic !

By: Joanne Sher

Joanne Sher — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:17:51 +0000

Powerful and poignant, as usual, Billy. Thank you – and praying for your health, my friend.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:25 +0000

Truly our times are in His hands, aren’t they? And what better place could they be. Blessings of peace and health for you.

By: Helen

Helen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:48:14 +0000

So in the 1700’s, I’d be considered old enough to be Methusaleh’s great grandmama, but today I’m still young and cute *snort*. COOL!

By: Roxane B. Salonen

Roxane B. Salonen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:42:54 +0000

Billy, I’ve pondered similar thoughts before…about God putting us in this exact place and space at this particular time. We have more time than those in the past, perhaps — more time to screw up, too. It might not be the blessing it seems, though of course, it is, because each and every day is a blessing, and if we can recognize this gift, we can make good on it. May this day, this gift, be a great one for you.